2026 Honda® Pioneer 520 Base

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2026 Honda® Pioneer 520

Small footprint, bigger capabilities

Compact yet mighty, the updated 2026 Pioneer 520 offers exceptional versatility with its 518cc engine, 50-inch width, and 1000-pound towing capacity. Now with increased top speed, standard under-seat storage, and improved heat management to keep the cabin cooler, it's perfectly designed to fit your life's adventures.

Features may include:

  • POWERFUL 518cc ENGINE

With an engine that’s both bigger and more powerful than our Pioneer 500’s, the Pioneer 520 also features electronic fuel injection. The engine is specially tuned for low-rpm torque and coupled with an efficient five-speed automatic transmission.

  • AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH AT/MT MODE

You can let the Honda Pioneer 520’s automatic transmission shift for you, or you can still shift yourself with its paddle shifters. You can even shift from auto to manual (AT to MT) on the fly!

  • TILT/DUMP BED

The Pioneer 520 features a super-convenient tilt/dump bed that can carry up to 450 pounds. An assist strut makes dumping easy, the tailgate opens flat, and the inside of the bed is set up for plywood dividers, or to hold milk crates or plastic buckets.

  • COMPACT 50-INCH WIDTH AND TRAXLOK® 2WD/4WD

The Pioneer 520’s 50-inch overall width is a huge bonus, whether it’s for width-restricted trails or convenient transportation and storage (it fits into the bed of most full-sized pickups). Plus, TraxLok lets you choose either 2WD or 4WD

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Highlights

  • Sandusky, Michigan
  • 2026
  • Honda®
  • Pioneer 520 Base
  • Five-speed automatic transmission with AT/MT modes with paddle shifting and reverse. Two drive modes include 2WD and 4WD
  • Available
  • 50.0 inches
  • 71.2 inches

Specifications

  • 2026
  • Honda®
  • Pioneer 520
  • Base
  • Utility
  • Single cylinder four-stroke
  • 518cc
  • liquid cooled
  • 96.0mm
  • 71.5mm
  • 9.5:1
  • OHV; two valves per cylinder
  • Electronic fuel injection (PGM-FI), 36mm throttle body
  • Full-transistorized type with electronic advance
  • Five-speed automatic transmission with AT/MT modes with paddle shifting and reverse. Two drive modes include 2WD and 4WD
  • Direct front and rear driveshafts
  • Automatic
  • Independent double-wishbone
  • 5.8-inch
  • Independent double-wishbone with preload adjustablility
  • 5.9-inch
  • Dual 200mm hydraulic disc
  • Single 170mm hydraulic disc
  • 24 x 8-12
  • 24 x 10-12
  • 105.0 inches
  • 50.0 inches
  • 71.2 inches
  • 73.0 inches
  • 8.5 inches
  • 12.8 feet
  • 4.1 gallons
  • 450 pounds
  • 1000 pounds
  • 1060 pounds - Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel.
  • Hero Red, Black Forest Green, Cactus Green
  • Recommended for Drivers 16 years of age and older.
  • Transferable, limited warranty
  • Optional Extended: Extended coverage available with a HondaCare® Protection Plan